Meet Indiana's Libertarian Candidate for 9th District U.S. Congress in 2006 and 2008. Dr. Eric Schansberg has been a professor of Economics at Indiana University Southeast in New Albany for 15 years and has written two books on public policy. Dr. Schansberg is an evangelical Christian who has taught Bible studies since 1990. Eric has been married to Tonia since 1995 and is father to four boys— two by adoption and two the more conventional way.

Tuesday, October 24, 2006

Up to 5% in the WHAS poll!

I found out yesterday that our campaign is up from 2% to 5% in the latest SurveyUSA/WHAS poll. (Sodrel and Hill both lost ground to me and undecided.) All of this was within the margin of error, so we don't know what it means for sure. But the trend is consistent with what I've seen and heard-- that people can't stand the negative ads, and as I get more above the radar, more people find me to be a credible and positive alternative. I was also "attacked" by both campaigns in a newspaper piece on Saturday (in the Jeff/NA paper)-- also indicative that we're getting some traction. We'll keep plugging away. I wonder if the last two weeks will be modestly or very interesting? ;-)

About Me

First and foremost, I am saved by God's grace as manifested most clearly through the atoning death of Jesus Christ-- and thus, adopted into His family. As a result, I increasingly seek to extend His grace to others in my daily life. On the home front, I am a husband and father to four young men (two by adoption and two the more conventional way). Professionally, I am an economist who loves to teach and is active in public policy circles. Vocationally, I am an active writer and the author of three books (one on the book of Joshua; two on public policy-- one secular, one Christian). Finally, I am the co-author of a 21-month discipleship curriculum, Thoroughly Equipped (and a lighter 36-week version), for developing competent lay-leaders in the Church. Related to that work, Kurt and I have two books, Enough Horses in the Barn and Roll Up Your Sleeves.